CANCELED Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Talladega & St. Clair Co. Until 3:00 pm
At 200 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Vincent, or 11 miles north of Childersburg, moving east at 30 mph.
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Watch Canceled for a Few Counties
NWS Birmingham cancels Blount, Fayette, Lamar, Walker counties from the Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
Severe Threat Continues Across the Severe T-Storm Watch Area
Further intensification of the thunderstorm cluster overspreading central Alabama is possible into peak heating, and the risk for potentially damaging wind gusts may begin to maximize near/north of Selma into the Auburn area by 3:00-4:00 pm.
Severe T-Storm Warning for Shelby Co. Until 2:30 pm
At 125 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Leeds to near North Johns, moving southeast at 50 mph.
Several Reports of Damage & Flooding Already
These are all raw feeds that have come into NWS Chat for both the Birmingham and Huntsville offices.
Severe T-Storm Watch Expanded Eastward in Area
NWS Birmingham has extended the Severe Thunderstorm Watch eastward to now include Chambers, Cleburne, and Randolph.
EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Calhoun & Talladega Co. Until 2:00 pm
At 105 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Attalla to Moody, moving southeast at 35 mph.
EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning for Walker & Jefferson Co. Until 1:45 pm
At 1248 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Warrior to near Burnwell to near Boley Springs, moving southeast at 50 mph.
Weather Xtreme: Strong Storms Possible on Sunday, Heat Cranks Up for the Workweek
Mainly dry and slightly more comfortable today before humidity and storms come back for Sunday. Heat and humidity will stick with us through the workweek ahead while rain will be hard to find.
Fay Makes Landfall Close to Atlantic City, New Jersey
Tropical storm conditions will continue to spread northward across portions of the mid-Atlantic and northeast coast today and tonight, and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coasts of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, including Long Island.
It’s Hot at Midday… Can We Make a Deal, Mother Nature?
As of 11:20 am, we have mainly sunny skies across the area with only some fair-weather cumulus clouds dotting the blue skies at this point.
Heat Advisory for Much of Central Alabama Starting This Afternoon
Get ready for the heat today as heat index values may top out in the 101-106 degree range in the Heat Advisory area. If working or doing any other activities outdoors, please take the extra steps necessary to stay cool.
